March 2014

Vol. 37 » Issue 8

Editor’s Note

Features

COVER STORY: Let’s Get Down to BusinessIndianapolis happens to be one of the best places in the country to hang your shingle. We gathered some of the city’s most inspiring entrepreneurs—Jeb Banner, Angie Hicks, Ed Rudisell, and more—to show you how it’s done in six easy steps. Come on in: We’re open.

SIDEBAR: Open Secrets to Becoming the BossMore locals share their stories about starting well—and avoiding early missteps—whether it’s a franchise or food truck, a bar or boutique, a restaurant or tech company.

ODDITIES: AlienatedIn 2009, a strange phenomenon outside of Brownsburg made two brothers celebrities in the realm of UFOlogy. But as Matt and Thom Reed can tell you, it isn’t easy to believe.